Emergency Communications Center Supervisor
Emergency Communications Center Supervisor
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Job Description
The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) is the largest public housing authority in North America. NYCHA is home to approximately 3.9% of New York Citys population: it provides housing for more than 339900 low-income New Yorkers through its public housing and Section 8 leased housing programs. NYCHA is comprised of 277 developments across the five boroughs of NYC consisting of approximately 160000 apartments in 2106 buildings.
NYCHAs Emergency Management and Services Department (EMSD) is charged with responding to all emergencies and hazards impacting essential services and day-to-day operations to include large-scaled disasters. EMSD accomplishes this responsibility with a strategic network of public and private partners to ensure the protection of NYCHAs infrastructure and the preparedness of its stakeholders both internal and external. EMSD was formed in April of 2022 with the merging of NYCHAs Office of Emergency Management and Emergency Services Department.
As an Emergency Communications Center Supervisor you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Emergency Communications Center. You will supervise a team of dispatchers ensure the efficient handling of emergency calls monitoring and coordinating emergency response activities responding to emergency situations and maintaining communication with stakeholders for NYCHA.
Key Responsibilities:
- Emergency Call Handling: Supervise dispatchers in handling emergency calls ensuring timely and accurate responses.
- Dispatch Coordination: Coordinate the dispatch of emergency responders including police fire and medical personnel in response to emergency calls.
- Communication Systems Management: Monitor and maintain communication systems including radio and telephone systems to ensure continuous operation.
- Quality Assurance: Conduct quality assurance checks on dispatch calls to ensure adherence to protocols and procedures.
- Training and Development: Provide training and guidance to dispatchers to ensure they are proficient in handling emergency calls and using communication systems.
- Incident Reporting: Prepare incident reports and maintain records of emergency calls and dispatch activities.
- Collaboration: Collaborate with other emergency services agencies and departments to coordinate responses to emergencies.
- Staff Supervision: Supervise and evaluate the performance of dispatchers providing feedback and guidance as needed.
- Resource Management: Manage resources including personnel and equipment to ensure effective emergency response.
- Emergency Response Coordination: Coordinate with emergency response agencies to ensure a coordinated and effective response to emergencies.
Note: This position requires working a flexible schedule including evenings nights and weekends.
NOTE: IF THIS APPOINTMENT IS MADE ON A PROVISIONAL BASIS PURSUANT TO 65 OF THE NYS CIVIL SERVICE LAW NO TENURE OR PERMANENCE ACCRUES TO AN INCUMBENT IN THIS POSITION BY VIRTUE OF SUCH APPOINTMENT.
NOTE: This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate in your cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program. For detailed information regarding the 55-a Program please visit the link below:
Additional Information:
NYCHA employees: this position is open as a promotional opportunity and on direct transfer (lateral) basis.
employees applying for transfer promotional title or level change opportunities must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if applicable).
residents are encouraged to apply.
Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the qualification requirements before applying to this position.
RESIDENT BUILDING SUPERINTENDE - 80310
Qualifications :
1. A four year high school diploma or its educational equivalent plus five years of supervisory experience in the operation repair and maintenance of large tenanted buildings three years of which must have been in responsible charge of properties having not less than seven maintenance and operations employees. Higher education may be substituted for up to two years of this experience on the basis of 30 semester credits from an accredited college for each year of experience. However all candidates must have at least three years of experience in responsible charge of properties having not less than seven maintenance and operations employees.
Additional Information :
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic including but not limited to an individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
